Download and install Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver

Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller is a Network Adapters hardware device. This driver was developed by Realtek. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8169&SUBSYS_83171071.

1. Install Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver from the location below. This is the download link for the driver version 10.031.0828.2018 dated 2018-08-28.
2.  
3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control Service (UAC) is running then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
4.  
5. Go through the driver setup wizard, which should be quite easy to follow. The driver setup wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
6.  
7. Restart your PC and enjoy the updated driver, it is as simple as that.
8.  

This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Download size of the driver: 620424 bytes (605.88 KB)
This driver was installed by many users and received an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 18517 votes.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

2. How to use DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date. How easy can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Start DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your PC.
2.  
3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Scroll the list down until you locate the Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver. Click the Update button.
4.  
5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
6.